Meet The Makers
Little Rocks Design: Illustrating the Beauty of the Midwest
It’s Grace's artistic eye and attention to detail that allow her to transform her experiences outdoors into stunning hand-illustrated stickers, wrapping paper, and notebooks for her company Little Rocks Design. Whether as inconspicuous as a mushroom or as magnificent as Lake Superior, which Grace can see from her window in Duluth, anything can become a sticker to commemorate the environment of Minnesota in particular and the Midwest in general.
Family, Soil, and Ancient Grains: Chisholm Trail Farm Invests in a Sustainable Future
The Chisholms have committed to regenerative farming practices, eliminating the herbicide glyphosate, cultivating heritage grains, and milling those same grains on their farm. Since they got the call asking if they wanted to plant some extra einkorn, an ancient grain often called “the original wheat,” their soil, and their farm has transformed.
Snacking with a Purpose: Isadore Nut Company’s Path to Sustainability
Isadore Nut Co is named after Tasya’s grandfather, who was an early advocate for organic foods all the way back in the 1950s and believed that “food is medicine.” Tasya has remained loyal to her grandfather’s wisdom, ensuring that all of Isadore Nut Co's snack mixes are vegan, gluten-free and sourced sustainably.
Land of 10,000 Recipes: Cooking for the Whole Family
Through her recipe blog Land of 10,000 Recipes, instructional cooking videos on social media, and as a Guest Chef on Twin Cities Live, Jenna Gorman shares her love of food and cooking together.
